Florida’s primary election is less than five weeks away and while some voting has already begun, anyone hoping to register for the first time has just a few days to do so.

Election officials said overseas ballots were sent out weeks ago and are already starting to be returned.

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According to Seminole County Elections Supervisor Michael Ertel, the deadline to register is Tuesday.

“You can get the voter registration form online from your local supervisor of elections website, and print it, fill it out and mail it to them," Ertel said. "You do not have to come to our office to register to vote or change your party affiliation.”

To get ready for the election, more than 600 people are being trained in Seminole County, which had a 45 percent turnout in 2008.

Voters will notice that sample ballots have a lot of candidates listed, but officials are urging voters to visit each candidate’s website to make sure they are still in the race.

On Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Hewlett-Packard executive Carly Fiorina both ended their bids for the Republican nomination.